Nissan Saurus

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First picture, Saurus NSJ-91

After appearing at the 1987 Tokyo Motor Show, the Saurus was further enhanced for its racing debut. Besides playing the central role in the Saurus Cup, which started in 1989, it also served as a school car at the Nissan Racing School, helping to foster aspiring professional racing car drivers. The engine is the familiar MA10E, found on the March.

Specs

Overall length / width / height
3,200/1,440/1,090mm
Wheelbase
2,100mm
Tread
1,240mm (front & rear)
Curb weight
400kg
Engine
MA10E (4-cyl. in line, OHC), 987cc
EngineMax. power
Over 51kW (70PS)/6,400rpm
Chassis / cowling
Semi-monocoque / FRP
Suspension
Double wishbone (front & rear)
Brakes
4-wheel disc
Tires(wheels)
175/60-14 (5.5Jx14)

Second picture, Saurus Junior NS-93

After appearing at the 1987 Tokyo Motor Show, the Zaurus Jr. took part in one-make races; this is the successor model. Designed as a true single-seater, it is still used at the Nissan Racing School for advanced classes. The engine is the SR18DE, familiar from the Primera, which has a maximum output of 150PS at 6,400rpm.

Specs

Overall length / width / height
4,200/1,600/1,200mm
Wheelbase
2,350mm
Tread (front/rear)
1,440/1,413mm
Curb weight
510kg
Engine
SR18DE (4-cyl. in line, DOHC), 1,838cc
EngineMax. power
Over 110kW (150PS)/6,400rpm
EngineMax. torque
Over 167Nm (17.0kgm)/5,200rpm
Chassis / cowling
Semi-monocoque / FRP
Suspension
Double wishbone (front & rear)
Brakes
4-wheel disc
Tires (front, rear)
155/580-15, 185/580-15

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Nissan Saurus #2